In August of 2014 at the district’s opening convocation, noted educator and author Angela Maiers presented a presentation of celebration of YOU MATTER to PTISD teachers and staff. From that initial presentation the school campuses have incorporated activities and presentations throughout the year of recognizing and celebrating the importance of our students, teachers, staff and community.

On February 4 the YOU MATTER celebration with culminate with numerous activities and events recognizing our students, teachers, staff, parents and community how much they matter to us.

The Pine Tree ISD Education Foundation will hold a Spirit Night fundraiser Tuesday, January 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Corner Bakery located at 3090 North Eastman Road. Corner Bakery will donate 10 percent of the evening’s receipts to the foundation to support its grants program.

Football players, cheerleaders, drill team and other student groups will be on hand to greet supporters.

Wear your blue and gold and support the Pine Tree Education Foundation!

The Pine Tree ISD Education Foundation will hold a Spirit Night fundraiser Tuesday, January 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Corner Bakery located at 3090 North Eastman Road. Corner Bakery will donate 10 percent of the evening’s receipts to the foundation to support its grants program.

Football players, cheerleaders, drill team and other student groups will be on hand to greet supporters.

Wear your blue and gold and support the Pine Tree Education Foundation!

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Longview – January is School Board Appreciation Month and the Pine Tree Independent School District is joining other districts across the state to thank their school board members for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools.

“Even though we are making a special effort in January to show appreciation to our board members, we realize their many contributions reflect a year-round commitment. They generously give of themselves to ensure that decisions directly affecting our school district are made by representatives of this community, people who are close to our schools and know our teachers, parents, and students,” said Dr. TJ Farler, PTISD Superintendent.

“As elected officials, they are the voice of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of Texas schoolchildren. Board members shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices. Their ultimate goal is always focused on the future success of the children in our district,” Farler said.

“It is more important than ever before that the community supports public education so that today’s students are prepared to be productive citizens and the leaders of tomorrow. Our board members provide vision and leadership in their roles as advocates, and they will continue to stand up for public education,” she said
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The board was honored with a board appreciation dinner this week prepared and served by the PTHS Culinary Arts students. This year each campus is showing their appreciation to our board members with special invitations to breakfast and lunch on their campuses, handmade cards, posters and placemats as well as personalized photo posters and recognition plaques and videos.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Pine Tree ISD is partnering with the Texas Department of Child Protective Services in collecting donations for this year’s Prom Makeover.

Prom Makeover is an opportunity for foster teenagers to enjoy this very special event in their lives. Girls are treated to a day of pampering which includes manicures, hair styling, makeup and the chance to select a prom dress for the occasion. Teenage boys spend the day with different community organizations learning effective interview skills and job placement opportunities.

Prom Makeover will be held March 7 at the Cascades in Tyler. Foster teenagers from a 27 county area will be participating this year.

Pine Tree Junior High is accepting donations of the following gently used or new items for males and females. Donations will be accepted through March 1 at the Junior High campus located at 2100 W Loop 281.